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Ifor Williams CT166 vs Lider 37380

The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37380 is 603kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams CT166
Ifor Williams CT166 - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire
Lider 37380
Lider 37380 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams CT166Lider 37380
Gross weight3500kg1000kg
Unladen weight885kg282kg
Internal bed4.87m x 1.90m304 x 171 x 10cm
Payload2615kg-
Axles-1
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Lider 37380. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the CT166 if...

  • you want one that is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross

Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.

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Full CT166 specifications →

Buy or hire the 37380 if...

  • you want one that is 603kg lighter empty

Suits buyers wanting a braked flatbed for a ride-on mower or small plant, where the tilting bed lets the load be winched or driven on without a separate ramp.

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Full 37380 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Lider 37380?

The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37380 is 603kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Lider 37380 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1000kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Lider 37380?

The Lider 37380. It is 603kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Lider 37380 on a car licence?

Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.

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